Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
July 16
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church holds a contemporary service at 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. on Sunday. Rev. Titus Utecht is the pastor. The church’s July newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3uf5Na0. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
July 17
I See Through the ‘I’ of God: The Rev. Nancy Woods delivers the message at the 9:30 a.m. service, and the Rev. Sue Rubin delivers the message at the 10:30 a.m. service. The center’s July theme is “Freedom.” In addition, the Rev. Michael McMorrow often gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” around noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Check here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/3Pd8txe
Redeemed – Your Regret: The Rev. Rob Denton explains the message, based on Matthew 26-27 and Luke 22, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The current sermon series is based on the book “Grace Is Greater: God’s Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain and Rewrite Your Story” by Kyle Idlemen. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch. www.wvcch.org
When We Are Afraid: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, 9 and 11 a.m. The church’s July newsletter “The Spire”: bit.ly/3I4DbpH. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Pentecost 6 Sunday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Sunday worship has moved to a one-time service, 9 a.m. (and Sundays through Aug. 21). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details and bulletin for the Sunday service: conta.cc/3IIasY6
What Do You Need? – Sixth Sunday After Pentecost: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Luke 10:38-42, at 9:30 a.m. Sermons also available to watch on the church’s Facebook and website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org
Sixth Sunday in Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check here for the weekly newsletter: (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1) and also the Sunday bulletin here: bit.ly/3cfeieO. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Living in God’s Presence: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the message, based on Zephaniah 3:14-17, at the 10 a.m. (English-language) and the 11:30 a.m. (Korean-language) services. The church’s newsletter for July: bit.ly/3AhXttO. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
There Is a Time to Work and a Time to Learn: The Rev. Megan More discusses the topic online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Can Unitarian Universalists Believe Whatever They Want?: The Rev. Matthew McHale begins a four-part series on frequently asked questions about Unitarian Universalism, with worship associate David Early, at 10:30 a.m. Check the website for how to watch online. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org.
HIPP Ain’t Hip!: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3omCIWV. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
I Embrace Forgiveness: Matt Toronto gives his thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s July theme, 11 a.m. Unity Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3OOOGUs
July 22
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. The temple’s “Chai Times” newsletter for July: bit.ly/3nIE9hY. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
July 30
The Sweet Sorrows: The duo, based in County Wexford, Ireland, perform a musical fusion program of acoustic/folk/Americana songs, 6:30 p.m. An offering will be taken. First Presbyterian Church, 4963Balboa Blvd., Encino. 818-788-1147. Email: pastorhenryk@gmail.com.
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